Leslie Jordan's Attempt to Play Straight on Ellen's Sitcom

Leslie Jordan chatted with Ellen and guest co-host Mila Kunis about his appearance in Ellen's ‘90s sitcom, and how he was sure he could play straight on "Ellen." The actor also showed off an attractive picture of him in his 20s, described his stint as an exercise rider for racehorses, and discussed his star-studded album, "Company's Comin'."
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Leslie Jordan's Attempt to Play Straight on Ellen's Sitcom
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[@TheJoshua09]

“I open my mouth and 50 yards of purple chiffon come out.” Iconic line 😂

[@robertashaffer3950]

🤣🤣🤣AWESOME!!! ❤️❤️

[@bozekblack]

Yes!!!

[@dharam149]

Lol 😭😂

[@neonxsonic7675]

0:33 🤣🤣🤣

[@silentmajority8365]

Who was he bl owing?

[@kennedymaraj]

Leslie Jordan is such an amazing storyteller. He hooks you in and never lets you go. I can listen to him forever.

[@katiecf1178]

You should go listen to him on Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Podcast on KZbin! Highly recommend. 😉

[@pattycake9183]

He's Southern. That's what we do.

[@tcnance1317]

Me2

[@dougedoug2105]

It’s ironic one night last week I was thinking about his character in The Help film as I was getting ready for bed. I must’ve said “Shut The Dam Door” like 20 times that night 😂🤣😅

[@robpelarde4734]

He is a class act, I love him so much ❤️

[@dougsmith1992]

I love how genuinely engaged and invested Mila is. She’s hanging on to his every word

[@dawnswan8567]

The one

[@shellybaby5th]

I want Lesley and Mila to be friends!👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏻

[@BigDadNRG]

Oh yeah. Easy to do when you have such an awesome and engaged guest. I smiled through his entire interview. :-)

[@cd6243]

@@shellybaby5th me too 😂 I love him so much 🥰 he was on The will and grace show

[@popularloner4279]

@@cd6243 Yes! I loved when he went at it with Karen!😂

[@MissIngrilicious100]

Leslie Jordan is so underrated. He is so funny, he trips me everytime I watch Will and Grace🤣🤣🤣

[@davekincade8141]

Totally agree. When you hear him come on saying “Well Well Well” something funny is going to happen.

[@seanswinton6242]

Also his appearances on Boston Legal episodes. Especially those with James Spader and Betty White.

[@caseycoleman394]

I recognized him off of the TV show......Reba. When he called Brock(Mary).

[@bobobingus3155]

Rest in peace

[@mf568]

I am so happy he didn't live his life quietly. He is hysterical.

[@j.c7719]

He knows how to stand up for himself too! I love him

[@mikechandler4243]

Hello M F I most say you got a cute smile?

[@mf568]

@@mikechandler4243 aw shucks, thank you😊

[@mikechandler4243]

Your are welcome. But I'm sorry for intruding into your I hope you forgive me

[@mikechandler4243]

Wow where are you from

[@JosePerez-gp2dz]

I can’t help it but shed a tear or 10, leslie made me laugh in the early 2000s and got me through the pandemic. I never met you but thank you you awesome man. Rest in peace. ❤

[@bostonteaparty3926]

I am just now discovering him and he is such a hoot! I love him and I am in tears when I saw his accident and he was on the ground covered with a sheet.

[@fushidrashad9268]

@@bostonteaparty3926 I love him so much!

[@darlagreene2805]

Shedding Tears too.

[@sweetblaqcoffey962]

I've been fighting tears too! I absolutely LOVE Leslie, alive, dead or otherwise. My heart is broken and while I'm laughing at his story, my tears are slowly falling. Sleep well, Leslie. You have no idea of how much you will be missed.

[@curtischildress9580]

Leslie Jordan lived long enough to enjoy the light of his becoming a legend. ...A true character & spirit & wit for the ages. His presence is a big loss with his most recent unexpected passing.

[@adamemac]

"Learned to be funny to keep the bullies at bay." WHOA! How many of us lived by this and didn't even know it?! 🙋‍♂️

[@eddyyanes6551]

Ikr...🙃

[@youtube.silenced.m]

Same😉

[@88thsliceofthecake22]

Woah I know how this feels

[@taj____]

Ik

[@DiegoAlvarezBeltran1993.]

As someone who isn't homosexual myself but in a wheelchair... I felt that in my very soul.

[@lucpe]

How could you NOT LOVE Leslie Jordan… He’s just a bundle of joy… 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@damienj5378]

💯❤

[@nathaliedionne4256]

He is nuts but adorable 😂😂

[@nathaliedionne4256]

@ashley1994 guess got nothing to say.

[@lucianobronne4212]

@ashley1994 you too!!!

[@amyreynolds3619]

@@nathaliedionne4256, her bridge is out.

[@denisejackson4205]

I TRULY LOVE HIM. R.I.P.

[@karenleemallonee684]

You are missed beyond words, Leslie! Rest in Peace 🌹

[@MofongoJones]

RIP Leslie, you were in a category all by yourself! You helped shine a light in our hearts during the pandemic! ❤God bless you!!

[@nanwood7294]

Met him once. He IS exactly as nice n funny in person as he portrays on TV. Super funny uplifting guy!!!

[@arielblue]

Sad that he passed away on Monday.

[@sydneymitchell8822]

i could just listen to him talk and tell stories for hours and hours.

[@talcareyifill5937]

Me too

[@foothilldave]

When he curses it sounds like "whale sheet!"

[@vivandav67]

I'm sad thinking about the additional years we could've been entertained by him, but I'm also happy for the time we had with him...he was a national treasure....

[@nycdarin]

This is a perfect example of what a national treasure looks like. What a great storyteller!

[@akastardust]

I rarely watch videos all the way through without skipping here and there. Not this time. Have him back on every day. I adore him.

[@savannahm5529]

if you search for his coronavirus diaries are FANTASTIC.

[@katiecf1178]

You should check him out on Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Podcast on KZbin! Highly recommend. 😉

[@andrewcollins4089]

He should be the new host😂

[@julievanderleest]

Dame. I agree, he needs to be a host of the show next.☺️

[@MsDreamscaper]

This video showed up on my feed. I watched and enjoyed the whole interview. I liked him on Will and Grace. He's so interesting and funny.

[@JacksMarie]

Im so happy he got his flowers and more recognition that he wholeheartedly deserved during the pandemic ..he kept sooo many of us laughing. hes always been an amzing funny human. Rest in peace leslie ❤️❤️

[@themaggattack]

"I spit on it and popped it back in. I've got lots of skills." 🤣🤣🤣 I just love Leslie.

[@DC45193]

They didn't catch that. 🌈

[@courtneyleanne6405]

@@DC45193 😂😂

[@horu6459]

I read your comment just before Leslie saidt that. Ok. He was talking about his contact lens. Got it. 🤔😅🤭

[@sonquatsch8585]

@@horu6459 no he wasn't

[@caiobella6]

Wait I didn't even realize how time was going by, I wanted to just keep listening to him tell me stories and make me smile. 🥺

[@njabulogamede8905]

This guy is literally my favorite human being😂❤️

[@ExodusRae]

Mine too

[@cindyp4553]

This guy is so charming, I was smiling through the entire interview. Love him!!

[@thelesliejordanfanpage9026]

I would love to know a lot more about you can I have the privilege please 🥰❤️🖤

[@locolynn1977]

Such a talent. He will be missed. ❤️

[@DD-ol1pq]

He’s a true storyteller, like Jamie Foxx. They could entertain you for hours just telling stories.

[@CeliniacForLife]

And Tiffany Haddish. They're gifted storytellers.

[@armandoucles5346]

I would go see a Jamie Foxx and Leslie Jordan buddy movie.

[@DD-ol1pq]

@@armandoucles5346 Ha! Can you imagine??? 😂😂😂😂

[@lisad1655]

@@armandoucles5346 Omg,that sounds amazing,I would 100% watch that. I bet it would be one of the funniest movies ever. I love Leslie and his accent,he is an awesome storyteller. I didn't want his segment to end.

[@malegi29]

I would say more like Bryan Cranston and Matthew MCConaghey

[@kailynbrennan1412]

What a beautiful soul of a man. The world lost such a bright light. RIP Leslie.

[@juleswick]

If you look up the word JOY in the dictionary you will see a HUGE picture of Leslies face!! ♥️✌🏻🌈

[@melb2086]

He was so dear and sweet 🥺 Rest in peace beautiful little man💔

[@D-MARIE77]

LESLIE IS SUCH A TREASURE.. HE BRINGS LAUGHTER AND HAPPINESS.

[@thelesliejordanfanpage9026]

I would love to know a lot more about you can I have the privilege please 🥰❤️🖤

[@mikechandler4243]

Hello 👋 D

[@linettesanchez9955]

Leslie Jordan is a treasure!! The absolute best side character in Will and Grace.

[@tesscakes1517]

Aww... "I will, I'll circle the block". 😄😄😄 Such a sweetheart❣🙏🏾♥🕊

[@melaniegade3191]

He was wonderful on Will & Grace

[@Andrew7244]

Key player, no doubt

[@jackhonlaughs]

WELL WELL WELL !

[@DarkAurora2002]

The funniest bit wasn't him directly but when Karen announced to all of New York, "ATTENTION NEW YORK: BEVERLEY LESLIE IS A HOMOSEXUAL. I REPEAT, BEVERLY LESLIE IS A HOMOSEXUAL."

[@vickysmith7644]

Watching him during the lockdown got me trough it with laughter. Always loved him! Boston Legal, Reba, Will and Grace and Call Me Kat. Just watched him on the new Fantasy Island! I will watch him on anything he is in. And it is my Birthday today! How perfect!

[@sallyphillips9175]

Wait what? There's a new Fantasy Island? Who plays Tattoo?

[@tj.espygil4544]

Happy Birthday, Vicky. Who does Leslie play on "Fantasy Island"? Tattoo?

[@t_better99]

He also had a small but fantastic role on Raising Hope

[@DarlingEbony]

He was pure authentic joy.

[@ifiknewthen13]

"Stay seated you're already saved."🤣🤣. You will be solely missed. The humor is just dripping and it was a pleasure 💕

[@camiocain5075]

such a gem. you’ll be cherished forever

[@apenisavarani1472]

He's a great story teller! I could listen to him all year long

[@karendorsey4780]

I love Leslie Jordan! He was so full of life and laughter! His family embraced who he was! Which helped him ! Rest Well Mr. Jordan.🙏🏽

[@christa526]

Rest in peace, precious Leslie Jordan

[@greshy92]

Wow he is an icon. Heartbroken💔 Rest in peace Leslie!

[@sarcasticklutz]

Luv that lil dude...he's so funny

[@yankeeladee02]

💖Let’s give Leslie his own talk show💖

[@popstarsis16]

Yes omg that be amazing if he had one.

[@kimberlyaccurso1921]

I agree!

[@joseph_22698]

I used to love him . Now there is no word i can describe how much i do . Fuuny lovely and his sense of humour is what make my day ... i hope he get even more recognized

[@angelabohlen7886]

This is a loss I felt deeply even though I've never met the man. We've exchanged a few DM's through TikTok which was exciting. I'm sure he did that with many others as well. I just feel like a true joy is now missing from my life & I imagine many othersfeel this way too. I'll cherish all memories & laughter tan this man brought into the world.

[@ro143cky]

I love him so much. His IG pretty much got me through the first half of the pandemic 🤣🤍

[@shood35]

Oh I just love him! He's amazing in person as well. His shows have you rolling.

[@rodrigopontesarquiteto]

Leslie is so cool and naturally funny!! ^^ Love him

[@rmfyiffa]

Thanks to Leslie's giving heart there is no way I could ever forget about him! He'll be on social media for centuries to come! Prayers and blessings and thanks for the great memories!

[@sanjaygr1777]

He can have his own show

[@ImJustaWill]

If the word unapologetically was a person. So glad Leslie lived his life out loud and in living color because you can't help but smile you see/hear him. May he R.I.P!

[@gaveng.1389]

He was so cute and adorable may god rest his soul

[@shellybaby5th]

I was unknowingly smiling the whole time during this😹

[@joelcollins1356]

Hello dear. How are you doing? Hope you’re fine. I am Joel and I’m from los Angeles CA. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl.

[@shellybaby5th]

@@joelcollins1356 Well thanks! But I'm from New York City.

[@kaseyreed797]

I can just sit and listen to him. Leslie J is just a delight. I love you Mr Jordan. You will be missed "ALWAYS AND FOREVER"

[@YesIamMichelleC]

Love him and glad he shared his light. The world was better for it ❤️

[@rodneyhill5960]

I love everything about this Giant of a soul. God Speed, Leslie.🙏🏻

[@alonzalbrown1883]

RIP LESLIE! HE WAS THE SWEETEST OF ❤️

[@JeremyJoseph]

He was so brilliant! Total legend🤍🙏🏻

[@susanbezio1529]

Such a wonderful man. Stayed true to himself all his life. Proud of you Leslie, stay strong.💯❤🙏

[@joelcollins1356]

Hello Susan. How are you doing? Hope you’re fine. I am Joel and I’m from los Angeles CA. Where are you from? You seem like a real country girl.

[@EJAro]

What a bright light. Rest In Peace Leslie

[@mrsrae83]

I literally smile the whole te he talks 🥰 RIP 🙏 🕊

[@RidingQueen101]

He is such a bundle of sunshine!! I love him ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aubreysha]

Very emotional. He was a lovely soul RIP

[@rhiannon3595]

I already miss him more than anything, one of the greatest losses of 2022, such a sweet soul, Rest In Peace Leslie 💔

[@Clips172]

Cumon!! Who doesn't like Leslie Jordan? He is guaranteed entertainment!!

[@michellemeyer1214]

I love this man!!! He got me thru the first year of COVID!!!!

[@robertbarnabys8990]

Hello gorgeous how are you doing today?

[@thelesliejordanfanpage9026]

You are looking sweet and nice, I would love to know a lot more about you can I have the privilege please 🥰❤️🖤

[@christinamweber395]

Rest in peace Leslie there will never be anyone else like u. Ur one legend that's never gonna be forgotten and forever missed

[@nysavvy9241]

Such a lovely man. RIP Leslie!

[@volcrazy89]

He reminds me so much of Dolly Parton when he tells a story. Must be an East TN thing. lol

[@SoMixedUp]

My sister went to school in Johnson City and they were the nicest people in that city. Always was nervous to be in southern states but they couldn’t be more nice there.

[@gianerajohn436]

I honestly don’t care much about celebrities passing.. but this one hit me pretty hard. Bless his soul

[@loveylove337]

When I saw this video pop up, all I could think of is MY LITTLE LESLIE ♥️ I love him!!! A NATIONAL TREASURE 💯

[@MosDaft]

Leslie Jordan needs a podcast or his own KZbin show. Can't get enough of his humor and positive vibes.

[@bruceallensullivan6532]

I worked in a Restaurant with Leslie for 5 years before he hit it big ,,I remember his first cast party at his apartment when he got his first job on some Lee Maygers series

[@joshuafass5841]

The world has lost a star. But he was gracious to make our lifes so much brighter.

[@shirleywolff611]

You're dearly missed, Leslie. XOXOXO

[@JoseRodriguez-jt3dz]

I love this man!! So nice, kind and genuine!! I want to squeeze him!!!

[@jasperordrup]

I miss him already! So unfair that he isn't here anymore. So incredibly funny in Will & Grace, but definitely an amazing person IRL too. R.I.P🙏

[@x3Stoopid]

I love this man! His jolly personality can easily brighten any room!

[@courtenay1986]

He’s adorable 🥰

[@robertbarnabys8990]

Hello gorgeous how are you doing today?

[@PeachPlastic]

4:17 That little exchange between Leslie and Mila was my favorite part. 😂❤

[@Deauxp._]

Miss him already 💔

[@lancel71]

Godspeed Leslie Jordan

[@blugreen123]

I love Leslie! He seems like the type that's exactly the same in real life as he is on TV. 😂

[@luxaholicanonymous2577]

He needs his own show 🤞🤞🤞

[@somtoochukwuuwakwe9742]

He was such a sweet and hilarious soul. God rest his soul ❤

[@abzaidi786]

I could listen to Leslie for hours & hours! 😊 👋

[@KeemBeckford]

This man has such an amazing soul !! Amazing interview 💙

[@JaQuym]

Leslie has such a sweet bright humble spirit i don't think he realizes how incredibly talented and gifted he truly is and the magnitude of his stardom. He is an ICON !

[@jells.xox0]

Rest in peace Leslie Jordan! 🕊️🙏🏼 You will forever be missed

[@troyguidry1104]

R.i.p Leslie Jordan you were great 🙏

[@dinomite078]

One of a kind . He made so many laugh when they were down - I was one

[@monyciacoleman9037]

He's adorable!!! I really enjoy watching him on various shows and on Instagram. 😊

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Rip Leslie.. didn't know about him untill he appeared on celebrity big brother here in the UK 🇬🇧.. but I soon fell in love with this cheeky guy..he took no messing and had a big bust up with one fellow contestant...but oh god he was just so funny..and that voice.. I could sit and listen to him all day..God is in hysterics up there now he has Leslie Jordan for company..🇬🇧💞🙏✝️🤣🤣

[@gallifrey1985]

Leslie Jordan is hilarious. I absolutely adore him.

[@gregorydavis754]

I had the pleasure of seeing Leslie in his Off Broadway Show "My Trip Down the Pink Carpet" in 2010. He is a masterful storyteller and kept the audience in the palm of his hand. He is a treat.

[@khanyisagura4377]

I love him! He was so perfect on Boston Legal

[@RosesBloom-im9bv]

So full of joy and love . Sad for us here on earth , but his soul is dancing in heaven . ❤

[@lucio.martinez]

I saw Leslie Jordan in Lakeland, Florida. He is hilarious! ..come back, Leslie.. "I Will. I'll circle the block." Hahahaha

[@michellelee1123]

He was great on American horror story!

[@ikirezianniesabine725]

Rest in peace Leslie😭

[@moniquerobinson5206]

What a sweetheart. He is truly missed. 😓❤️🇨🇦

[@dee8714]

What a beautiful funny loving soul he was. RIP Leslie. 🙏